Bøger af Andrew Fisher

William Wallace set an example of constancy and perseverance and became the Guardian of Scotland. Even his terrible death in London in 1305 can be seen as a victory as it provided inspiration for continuance of struggle against English domination. This book investigates various aspects of Wallace's life and character.

Découvrez un voyage captivant à travers un siècle de tradition et d'art du tatouage avec ce livre fascinant. Plongez dans l'histoire colorée et vibrante des tatouages, explorant les motifs emblématiques, les techniques ancestrales et l'évolution de cette forme d'expression artistique. Des pages richement illustrées vous emmèneront à travers les époques, des tatouages tribaux primitifs aux designs classiques des années 50, jusqu'aux tendances modernes qui façonnent l'avenir du tatouage. Que vous soyez un passionné de tatouage ou simplement curieux de découvrir cet art intemporel, ce livre est une ressource inestimable pour comprendre l'impact culturel et artistique des tatouages à travers le temps. Plongez encore plus profondément dans l'univers des tatouages vintage avec ce livre captivant, qui offre une multitude d'inspirations pour trouver votre style de tatouage rétro idéal. Des illustrations détaillées et des descriptions soigneusement élaborées vous guideront à travers une variété de motifs emblématiques, des plus simples aux plus complexes. Que vous soyez attiré par les motifs traditionnels des marins ou les designs classiques des années passées, ce livre regorge d'idées pour vous aider à créer un tatouage vintage qui capture votre personnalité et votre esthétique. Que vous soyez un amateur de tatouage ou un artiste en herbe, laissez-vous inspirer par la riche histoire et le charme intemporel des tatouages vintage présentés dans ces pageN'hésitez plus et ajoutez-le dès maintenant à votre collection !

In this sequel to Smoke Ring Day, Arnie Brucher, freshly "recovered" from a lengthy stay in a psych hospital tries to make a go of college life in the late 60s,early 70s. Amidst the smoldering cauldron of the social and political currents of the times, he continues his experimentation encountering a parade of characters as he tries to find where or if he belongs.

Christmas 2060: The Final Christmas details the adventures of Santa Claus (Kris Kringle) in the not too distant future. The world of 2060 finds Santa Claus confronting Miranda Lovington and Dr. Mortimer Snarley and their evil plot to destroy the spirit of Christmas. The evil duo uses Snarley's incredible brain power and Lovington's immense global wealth to carry out their sinister plans. Their misguided plan is to end Kringle's quest to spread joy and good will on earth by giving presents to young and old alike. Kringle is also ageing and realizes he needs a replacement to carry on the Christmas mission. His replacement is found in Adam Newman, a confused, but kind-hearted husband and new father of twins.More than a lovable series of Christmas books, The Kringle Manuscripts give insights into the world of the Great Ideas that is entertaining for children and adults.

The book is part one and two of the life, loves, and discoveries adventures of Kris Kringle (Santa Claus) as told by his friend Lars the Lemming. This manuscript details Kris' the meeting of Lars the Lemming, Kris' disappointing discovery of the North Pole, the meeting of his wife Veronica Amador, Neptus, the Raven, the Bear, and Rudolph. The young life of Kris Kringle in Norway is explained along with details of how and why he became the historical person of Santa Claus. It also explains how many of the first Christmas traditions originated.

How to focus anti-hunger efforts not on charity but on the root causes of food insecurity, improving public health, and reducing income inequality.

It is politicians not bankers that must take most of the blame for 2008 financial collapse. This is an unusual analysis that cannot be ignored. It was the credit crunch that exposed the frailties of a failed economic experiment.

Merleau-Ponty himself defined philosophy as "a way of relearning to look at the world". Merleau-Ponty Reframed explores the thought and legacy of this unique and wide-ranging philosopher and encourages the reader to look with fresh eyes at art and its place in the world.